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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.86, 1,192.44 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.86, 1,192.44 and 569.26 is: 785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.86 : 1,192.44 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.86/1,192.44 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.86x = 1,192.44 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.86x = 678,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,808.39/863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.79

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